Premier League predictions: Arsenal edge out Man United, Liverpool draw with Chelsea

We pick out the winners and losers from the next round of English top-flight fixtures

THURSDAY - Manchester City v Tottenham (kick-off midnight UAE): Both teams go into the fixture on the back of derby-day disappointment after City fell to a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United, while Spurs were beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal. City have fallen eight points behind leaders Arsenal and cannot afford to drop more points here. Prediction: City 2 Spurs 1.

SATURDAY - Liverpool v Chelsea (4.30pm): Few would have predicted these two to be sitting well outside of the top four in January ... but here we are. Chelsea managed to win for the first time in three games when they edged out Crystal Palace last week, while Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted his team's 3-0 battering at Brighton was the worst result of his reign. Prediction: Liverpool 1 Chelsea 1. Getty

Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest (7pm): The Forest revival continued last week with their 2-0 win over Leicester making it seven points from three games, lifting them five points clear of bottom three. Bournemouth sit one point above the drop zone after four league defeats on the spin - and six in all competitions since Gary O'Neil was appointed full-time manager. Prediction: Bournemouth 0 Forest 1. Getty

Leicester v Brighton (7pm): Brighton are starting to dream of European football next season after their demolition of Liverpool last week, their third win in four games that left them seventh in the table. That stands in stark contrast to lowly Leicester who have lost four on the trot and sit two points and two places outside the relegation zone. Prediction: Leicester 1 Brighton 2. AFP

Southampton v Aston Villa (7pm): It has been some turnaround under Unai Emery at Villa who has won four of his six league games in charge, compared to three wins in 17 before the Spaniard's arrival. The Saints have won their last three matches in three different competitions, but remain bottom of the league, albeit on goal difference. Prediction: Southampton 1 Villa 1. Reuters

West Ham v Everton (7pm): Battle of the beleaguered bosses at the London Stadium between two teams languishing in the bottom three. David Moyes' West Ham have taken two points from eight games, while Frank Lampard last saw his Everton team win back in October. At least the Merseysiders are away from an increasingly toxic Goodison Park this week. Prediction: West Ham 2 Everton 0. Reuters

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United (9.30pm): Palace, who have lost four out of their last five games, play host to a Newcastle side that has lost just once all season in the league. The Magpies' mean defence last conceded a goal on November 6 and has been the foundation for their surge into the top four. Prediction: Palace 0 Newcastle 2. Reuters

SUNDAY - Leeds v Brentford (6pm): Pressure is building on Jesse Marsch who has seen his team win twice in 17 games and received a hostile reception from Leeds fans after their defeat at Aston Villa last week. Brentford are flying at the moment, winning four out of their last five matches, and sit just outside the European places. Prediction: Leeds 1 Brentford 3. PA

Man City v Wolves (6pm): Relief for Wolves last week when they climbed out of the bottom three for the first time in three months after beating West Ham. But attempting to win at the Etihad Stadium against the reigning champions, even if City have stumbled to two defeats in their last five league games, is a whole different ball game. Prediction: City 3 Wolves 0. Getty

Arsenal v Manchester United (8.30pm): The match of the weekend sees two form teams go head-to-head at the Emirates Stadium, fresh from derby victories last week. The Gunners have won 15 out of their 18 league games this season, losing just once, while United were enjoying a five-game victory streak before Wednesday's draw with Crystal Palace. Prediction: Arsenal 3 United 2. PA

MONDAY - Fulham v Tottenham (midnight): Despite a narrow defeat against Newcastle last week, ending a run of four wins on the spin, Fulham are enjoying a fine campaign and currently occupy one of the Europa League spots and are one place behind fifth-place Spurs in the table. A tight one to call but Antonio Conte's side edge it. Prediction: Fulham 1 Spurs 2. Reuters

No let up in the schedule as Premier League games continue to come thick and fast after the enforced World Cup break at the end of 2022.

A big match first up on Thursday sees reigning champions Manchester City attempt to get their title defence back on track against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.

Another potential cracker kicks off proceedings on Saturday when Liverpool face Chelsea on Merseyside with both sides in need of three points as they look to drag themselves back into top-four contention.

Bournemouth then play host to Nottingham Forest, Leicester City take on Brighton at the King Power Stadium, Southampton entertain Aston Villa on the south coast and West Ham tackle Everton at the London Stadium. Crystal Palace's home clash with Newcastle United brings the day's schedule to a close.

Sunday starts with Leeds United versus Brentford at Elland Road and Manchester City back at the Etihad to take on Wolves. The game of the weekend then sees leaders Arsenal tackle Manchester United in the capital.

Finally, Fulham play host to Tottenham at Craven Cottage on Monday.

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